Support

Supporting the monastery through generosity, service, and kindness.

The Oxford Buddhist Society is sustained through the kindness and generosity of the community. In the spirit of dāna, all teachings, meditation sessions, and spiritual guidance are offered freely, without charge. Support from the community helps care for the resident monk, maintain the residence used for practice, organise meditation sessions and public events, and gradually work towards the aspiration of establishing a dedicated Theravāda monastery in the future. Every offering, whether through giving, service, or participation, helps sustain this work and allows the teachings of the Buddha to remain accessible to everyone.

Ways to Support

Donation Information

All offerings of support are entirely voluntary and are received in the spirit of generosity. They help sustain the Society’s charitable work, including:

Maintaining this small monastic residence as a shared sanctuary for study, reflection, and practice;

Gradually planning and saving towards the establishment of a dedicated Theravāda Buddhist monastery for the long-term well-being of the wider community.

We do not charge for Dhamma teachings, mindfulness meditation sessions, or spiritual guidance. These are offered freely, in keeping with the ancient tradition of the Dhamma being shared without price. If you feel inspired to give, your support is a simple and beautiful act of dāna (generosity). It enables this work to continue and flourish for the benefit of many in the days and years to come. Should you wish to make an offering, please see below for the ways in which you can support us.​

Donate by Standing Order

If you would like to support the Society regularly, you may arrange a standing order through your bank or online banking using the details below.

  • Account Name: Oxford Buddhist Society
  • Bank: Barclays Bank PLC
  • Sort Code: 20-65-20
  • Reference: TMD + Your First Name

Donate by Bank Transfer

You may also make a one-time donation by transferring directly to the Society’s bank account using the same details above.

  • Account Name: Oxford Buddhist Society
  • Bank: Barclays Bank PLC
  • Sort Code: 20-65-20
  • Reference: TMD + Your First Name

Donate by SumUP 

If you wish to make an online donation, please head over to our SumUP account page, by clicking on the button below.

SumUp

Once you have made a standing order or bank transfer, please send a copy of receipt/form to our email address at: info@oxfordbuddhistsociety.org
We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support.

Volunteering Information

We are grateful for those who wish to support the Society through service. Volunteers may assist with meditation events, communications, or practical tasks that help maintain the residence and support community activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact us: info@oxfordbuddhistsociety.org

Offering Dāna Information

If you wish to offer dāna to the Mahā-Saṅgha, we warmly welcome your generosity. Kindly bring your offering by 6:45am for Breakfast Dāna or 10:45am for Lunch Dāna. Alms-giving is offered on a voluntary basis. Volunteers may choose to offer dāna as a monthly recurring commitment, which may be discontinued at any time by informing us in advance.

If you would like to take part, please check the Alms-giving Volunteer Sheet 2026 to see the available dates and further details about the offering. To sign up, simply choose a suitable date from the sheet and complete the form provided. After submitting your request, a member of our Communications Team will contact you by email or SMS to confirm your booking and share the venue details.

Alms-giving Volunteer Sheet 2026: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17tGIJltwtx7Xoc2fTnfT8O_mFSbZ1qBYSIF0V1j4Gk4/edit?usp=sharing

Note: Please note that we may only accept vegetarian meals

Membership

Those who wish to support the aims of the Society may also become members.
General Membership is open to anyone in the United Kingdom or overseas who is interested in supporting the objectives of the Oxford Buddhist Society. This membership is offered free of charge and allows individuals to stay connected with the activities and work of the Society.
 
Honorary Membership is reserved for the Charity Trustees of the organisation, who serve as voting members of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This membership is linked to their role as trustees and cannot be transferred to others.

We are deeply grateful for the kindness and generosity that supports the Oxford Buddhist Society. Through the spirit of dāna, every offering helps sustain the teachings of the Buddha and supports the cultivation of wisdom, compassion, and peace.